Family Favorites

Things that make family life a little easier, a little more organized, or a lot more fun.

We don't believe you need more stuff to have a great family life. But sometimes the right tool really does make something easier.

These are the things we'd actually consider adding to our own homes — organized by the problems they help solve.

For the home

Kids routine chart
Organization

Kids routine chart

Get the morning organized and ready to go! A simple visual chart that helps kids know what comes next — less nagging, more independence.

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Pizza stone
Kitchen

Pizza stone

Homemade pizza night is one of our favorite family traditions. A good pizza stone makes the crust crispy and delicious — and everyone gets to build their own.

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Pancake griddle
Kitchen

Pancake griddle

Sunday pancakes can be a great tradition! A good flat griddle makes them faster, more even, and a lot more fun to make together.

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For the kids

Family board games
Play

Family board games

Game night is one of the easiest traditions to start. A good board game gets everyone off screens and around the table — and the laughs are always worth it.

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Reusable snack bags
Kitchen

Reusable snack bags

Silicone zip bags that actually seal. We've had ours for three years and they still look new.

Audiobook player for kids
Entertainment

Audiobook player for kids

Screen-free, simple to use, and my kids listen to it for hours. One of our best purchases.

For you

A good weekly planner
Planning

A good weekly planner

Paper planning changed how I manage my time more than any app ever did. Simple, tactile, effective.

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Insulated water bottle
Wellness

Insulated water bottle

Staying hydrated sounds basic until you realize you've gone until 3pm without drinking anything.

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Bodi At-Home Workouts
Wellness

Bodi At-Home Workouts

Being tight on time makes it hard to get to the gym or even find time to work out. With these at-home workouts — some only 10 minutes — finding time comes a little easier.

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Label everything
Organization

Label everything

A good label maker is a game changer. Once you start labeling, you can't stop — and neither can your family.

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